The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-09-08
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER g. 1887

Is years of age or in case there be no
widow or minor child OF children, a de-
pendent mother or father, such widow,
minor child or children, or mother or
father, shall be placed upon the pension
roll at the rates established by law for
widows, minor children and parents,
without regard to the cause of death of
such pensioner; provided that said widow
was married to the deceased pensioner
prior to the passage of this act. That the
increase of pensions for minor children
shall be at the rate of SIS per month, in
stead of So per month, as now provided
by law, and in case a minor child is in
sane, idiotic or otherwise helpless the
pension shall continue during the life of
said child, or during the period of such
disability.
SEC. f. Imposes fine of $500 or i'm
prisonment at hard labor not exceeding
two years or both, in the discretion of the
court, of agents or attorneys accepting a
greater fee than $40, payable only upon
the order of the Commissioner of Pen
sions, by the Pension Agent making pay
ment of the pension allowed.
THE BANQUET.
The spacious dining hall of the Aborn
was filled Thursday night with the visit
ing Sons of Veterans and the friends
who had gathered in to give them sam
pie of Hawkeye hospitality. 1t was evil
to be one of unalloyed pleasure, and the
first disposition of the boys was such as
had that particular end in view. The
tasteful decoration of the room and the
bounteous repas that greeted these vet
Grams were inspiriting of themselves and
were admired in that manner for which
the order is noted when such enjoyments
are on hand. Many speeches were made
and a general good time had.
THIRD DAY.
Friday being the last day of the en-
campment, great interest was taken in
THE MORNING SESSION,
Which was to chronicle the election of
officers for the ensuing year. The sup
porters of the prominent candidates for
Commander-in-Cb Chief had been election
eering with all their might, and the in
formal ballot, taken on the previous day,
only served to awaken enthusiasm. In
spector General George R. Abbott, Lieu
tenant General j. L. Rake, Colonel Hall
of Michigan, and Advocate General Webb,
were the most popular candidates.
After several ballots had been taken,
General Abbott was elected, and the
friends of the newly elected Commander
in-Chief lost no time in crowding around
to extend their congratulations. 1t may
safely be said that the honor could be
conferred upon no more deserving man.
General Abbott's career as member of
the order has always been characterized
by his answering efforts towards it's
success, and as Inspector General and
past Colonel of the Illinois Division, he
has won for himself a record which his
colleagues were not slow to recognize
He is man of fine personal appearance.
combining an officer-like bearing and
commanding mien. with modest reserve
which is very striking. Affable and fluent
in conversation, he makes friends with
great readiness, and will doubtless prove
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great body.
Those who have met Col. Frazee, of
Ohio, the newly elected Lieutenant Gov
ernor, need no testimonial of his work.
In the sessions of the order his counsel
has always been of the kind that COM
mands respect, while in ordinary CONVEX
sation his manner is one of overf1owing
good nature and attractiveness.
The new Major General, Col. J. j. Spea-
ker, of Missouri, is another able man who,
in his new capacity, will serve the order
with the same loyalty of his previous
workings.
j. l.. Rake, formerly Lieutenant Gen
eral, was elected member of the coun-
cil-in-chief, as were also G. w. Anderson,
of Pennsylvania Z. B. Cook, of Dakota;
Col. Appleby, of Nebraska, and E. B..
Smith, of Connecticut. All of these gen
tlemen are widely known throughout the
order and their election to the council in
chief will doubtless be of great benefit to
that order. After electing these officers
long debate ensued which resulted in
the choosing of Wheeling, West Virginia,
as the place for the next encampment.
This step was based in recognition of the
tremendous strides taken by the order in
that State during the past year.